The #COVID19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in our day-to-day life, particularly impacting how we travel. With the recent incline in demand for personal vehicular travel, Melbourne-based WeTraffix is at the forefront of managing this new wave of mobility.
In 2020, the Greater Sydney area saw a dramatic 45% decline in public transport usage, highlighting the seismic shift in transportation patterns due to the pandemic. This trend was especially notable in April 2020, as #PublicTransport demand dipped by a startling 79.4%. As one would expect, the time spent by commuters at their workplaces also dwindled during this period.
Interestingly, this decrease was not uniform across the socio-economic spectrum. Our analysis, included in the recently published document "ATRF2021_Resubmission_45-1.docx” from http://www.atrf.info/, showed a correlation between the decline in public transport trips and income levels. Higher-income zones registered the biggest drop in ridership.
However, the vacuum left by public transport systems is now being filled by an increased reliance on private vehicles. As lockdown rules relax and people return to the office, Melbourne is seeing an uptick in the demand for our traffic management services.
WeTraffix is well-positioned to handle this shift as we draw on our insights and learnings from a variety of global cases. For instance, our research includes findings on urban mobility in cities as diverse as Santander, Spain, and the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area.
We also take into account the broader implications of these changing #TravelBehaviour and trends. As an example, our understanding of the impact of bio-security concerns on public transport trip behaviour plays a key role in shaping our services.
In line with these changing patterns, we are adapting our traffic management strategies to accommodate and facilitate this rapid shift in Melbourne's traffic landscape. We are striving to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion, making the daily commute easier and safer for Melburnians.
As we navigate the post-COVID era together, stay tuned for further updates on our strategies and solutions designed to meet #Melbourne's evolving transport demands. We are committed to providing seamless traffic management and keeping Melbourne moving.
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